Accenture(US:ACN) ZACKSยท2025-05-13 22:50Company Performance - Accenture's stock closed at $322.53, reflecting a +0.14% change from the previous day, which lagged behind the S&P 500's gain of 0.73% [1] - Over the last month, Accenture's shares increased by 11.15%, which is below the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 11.93% but above the S&P 500's gain of 9.07% [1] Earnings Expectations - Accenture is expected to report earnings on June 20, 2025, with an EPS forecast of $3.27, representing a 4.47% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] - The revenue forecast for the upcoming quarter is $17.18 billion, indicating a growth of 4.36% compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $12.70 per share and revenue of $68.4 billion, reflecting increases of +6.28% and +5.41% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Revisions - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Accenture are crucial as they indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the company's outlook [3][4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks Accenture at 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate moving 0.06% lower over the past month [5] - Historically, 1 ranked stocks have generated an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Accenture's Forward P/E ratio stands at 25.36, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 20.86 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.26, significantly higher than the Computers - IT Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.93 [6] Industry Context - The Computers - IT Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]